UA Finance Launch Iconic “UA SUNBAY Arm” 3D Installation at Causeway Bay SOGO Citybus Flagship Domination Shelter

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 November 2025 – Bravo Media, a leading innovator in out-of-home advertising, is proud to partner with UA Finance (UA) for an ambitious, high-impact campaign at one of Hong Kong’s most iconic advertising locations — the Citybus flagship domination shelter in front of SOGO, … Read more

Travel Smart, Save More. Maximise Your Travel Budget: DBS UnionPay Platinum Debit Card holders can enjoy up to 11% savings on their everyday spending in China

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 November 2025 – Travelling to China just got more rewarding for Singaporeans. DBS and UnionPay International are offering up to 11% savings on everyday spending in China for DBS UnionPay Platinum Debit Card holders. From dining and shopping to attractions, every transaction helps travellers stretch … Read more

Dreame S50 Station Vacuum Cleaner Takes Southeast Asia by Storm, Redefining the High-End Cleaning Market with “Zero Tangling” Technology

Source: Media Outreach SUZHOU, CHINA- Media OutReach Newswire – 27 November 2025 – Recently, global leader in high-end consumer electronics and intelligent manufacturing, Dreame, has scored another major success in the Southeast Asian market. Its flagship premium product, the S50 Station vacuum cleaner, powered by several world-first cutting-edge technologies, achieved sales of over 4,200 units … Read more

SSSTC Launches 16TB Enterprise SATA SSD with Breakthrough IOPS Performance

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 November 2025 – Responding to the rapidly growing demand for high-density, low-latency storage in AI servers and data centers, SSSTC has introduced its next-generation enterprise solid-state drive (SSD), the ER4 Series SATA SSD. The new series offers capacities of up to 16TB, making it … Read more

More queen yellow-legged hornets found in Auckland’s North Shore

Source: Radio New Zealand Yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) have recently been sighted in the Auckland region. Biosecurity NZ Biosecurity New Zealand says they’ve uncovered more queen yellow-legged hornets in Auckland’s North Shore, with the tally reaching 26. The agency said 16 of the 26 confirmed queen hornets were found with either developed nests or evidence … Read more

Location of National Erebus Memorial revealed in Christchurch

Source: Radio New Zealand Site of Erebus memorial at Cracroft Reserve, Christchurch. Supplied A Christchurch reserve with views of the Southern Alps has been selected as the preferred location for the long-awaited National Erebus Memorial, commemorating the 1979 Antarctica air disaster. Cashmere’s Cracroft Reserve has been identified by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage as … Read more

33kgs of cocaine seized at Port of Tauranga

Source: Radio New Zealand Thirty-three kilograms of cocaine were seized at the Port of Tauranga. Supplied NZ Customs Thirty-three kilograms of cocaine – with a street value of around $11.5 million – were seized at the Port of Tauranga on November 20. Customs said the drugs were found in refrigerated containers on a vessel that … Read more

Watch live: Location of National Erebus Memorial revealed in Christchurch

Source: Radio New Zealand A Christchurch reserve with views of the Southern Alps has been selected as the preferred location for the long-awaited National Erebus Memorial, commemorating the 1979 Antarctica air disaster. Cashmere’s Cracroft Reserve has been identified by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage as the best site for the memorial, almost 46 years … Read more

Cracroft Reserve in Christchurch selected as preferred site for National Erebus Memorial

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “I have made the decision to locate the National Erebus Memorial at Cracroft Reserve in Ōtautahi Christchurch,” announced Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae, Secretary for Culture and Heritage. The Government has confirmed a site to build the National Erebus Memorial, that will honour the 257 people onboard Flight TE901, which crashed … Read more

Awards – Electrify Queenstown 2025 event wins at the Bizzies

Source: Destination Queenstown Queenstown, New Zealand (27 November 2025) Electrify Queenstown has won two awards at the inaugural Bizzies – Aotearoa Business Events Awards 2025. The 2025 Queenstown summit, delivered by Destination Queenstown, secured the Business Event Award for Legacy Impact and the Excellence in Environmental Sustainability Award, announced at a gala dinner last night, … Read more

Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency New Zealand Statement – NZPFU should call off tomorrow’s strike

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Strike puts community at risk while ERA considers facilitation request Fire and Emergency New Zealand is calling on the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) to call off its strike scheduled for midday to 1pm tomorrow (Friday), given the Employment Relations Authority is currently considering an application to provide independent … Read more

Weather News – No two days the same – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 27th November – Monday 1st December – Wet weather will be balanced by fine breaks over the next few days. The only constant will be the heat. MetService has issued the following Warnings & Watches: An Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Westland until 1pm Thursday. Peak intensities between 25mm/h and … Read more

Another housing Fast-track approval

Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the Fast-track approval of a residential and retirement development in Riverhead, Auckland.  Rangitoopuni Developments Limited lodged an application in May 2025 to subdivide land and develop approximately 208 residential allotments and a 296-unit retirement village, which has now been approved by an independent expert panel.  “Rangitoopuni Developments … Read more

Fatal crash, SH1, Kaikoura

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a serious crash near Waipapa Bay, Kaikoura this morning. Police were called to crash involving a motorcycle at around 10am. One person was located with injuries, however despite best efforts by emergency services they died at the scene. The road remains blocked while the Serious Crash … Read more

Lake Alice torture redress report released

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released a report by independent arbiter Hon Paul Davison KC, outlining his determination on financial redress for 37 survivors who were tortured at the Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital Child and Adolescent Unit (the Lake Alice Unit) and chose the individualised pathway. “No Government before now has acknowledged torture … Read more

Safer road, safer travels – State Highway 2/Moonshine Hill Road safety improvements completed

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 2 in Upper Hutt is now much safer for drivers; with intersection upgrades and a speed review all now complete at the Moonshine Hill Road intersection. The work has been critical in addressing a high-risk section of the State Highway 2 corridor in Upper Hutt. New traffic lights … Read more

Man wielding hedge trimmer blade threatens mum and baby, tasered by police

Source: Radio New Zealand The bus stop on Cockayne Rd in Kandallah where the incident took place. Krystal Gibbens The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) says Wellington police were justified in tasering an armed man who received a serious head injury after he fell onto the road. Police were called to reports that a man, … Read more

Pygmy sperm whale stranded at Orewa taken to burial site

Source: Radio New Zealand There were no obvious signs of the cause of the whale’s death. Supplied / Maddi Newson The body of a pygmy sperm whale, found stranded at the shore of Auckland’s Orewa, has been taken to a burial site. The Department of Conservation said the whale was about 3.5-4 metres in length … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific jerseys revealed: Which is the coolest?

Source: Radio New Zealand Stephen Perofeta models the Blues’ 2026 home jersey. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Super Rugby Pacific doesn’t kick off until February but you could argue the first round happened today, as the five original New Zealand teams unveiled their jersey range for next season. 2026 marks 30 years since the original Super 12 competition … Read more

The story behind NZ’s obsession with chocolate fish

Source: Radio New Zealand No other country in the world has embraced the chocolate fish quite like New Zealand. The chocolatey, marshmallowy treat is as entrenched in Kiwiana culture as L&P and pavlova. So where did the chocolate fish come from and how did they become the preferred reward for our good deeds? Thingee on … Read more

Secondary school teachers to vote on potential settlement of troubled pay talks

Source: Radio New Zealand Secondary teachers are set to vote on a pay talks settlement. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Secondary teachers are voting on a potential settlement of their troubled pay talks. Information obtained by RNZ showed it included similar pay rises to previous offers, but provided at the start of next year rather than … Read more

Wellington Hospitals waiting up to six months for Health NZ approval to recruit

Source: Radio New Zealand Some roles in Wellington hospitals are taking six months to fill. RNZ / REECE BAKER Hospitals in the Wellington region are waiting up to six months for Health NZ to give them approval to even begin recruitment for front-line roles. Data obtained by the Public Service Association under the Official Information … Read more

Remote Hokianga community gets power upgrade

Source: New Zealand Government A remote community in the Hokianga area of Northland will have their electricity supply strengthened with the help of a $1.6 million grant from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. “A new solar project will provide energy security to a small, predominantly Māori community at Horeke. The … Read more

Aviation – Clearer rules and a new pathway to support innovation in NZ’s skies

Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Published date: 27 November 2025 – Updated drone and advanced aviation rules will take effect on 22 December 2025, introducing a new Part 107 to support research and development flight testing, and providing greater clarity for drone operators. The changes follow the Government’s announcement of a modernised regulatory framework for … Read more

Appointments – New Zealander to lead global sustainability standards body

Source: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Jane Diplock appointed Chair of GRI Supervisory Board Amsterdam, 26 November 2025 – The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has made a series of key appointments to non-executive oversight bodies that guide future direction and policy, effective from 1 January 2026. GRI Supervisory Board Jane Diplock is appointed Chair of the … Read more

Fears thousands of medicinal cannabis users set to be caught out in new drug-driving laws

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZ Police A medicinal cannabis clinic founder says hundreds of thousands of legal users could be affected by new drug-driving laws. Police will begin testing drivers for THC – the main active ingredient in cannabis – along with methamphetamine, MDMA (or ecstasy) and cocaine in Wellington next month, ahead … Read more

Hutt City Council suspends Petone parking charges for Christmas

Source: Radio New Zealand The December initiative is part of a wider, long-term conversation about parking. Reece Baker Hutt City Council is scrapping paid parking on Petone’s main street for Christmas. The council will lift parking fees on Jackson Street and in the Peel Street carpark from 1 December to 4 January. Usual time limits … Read more